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Canton police seek two suspects in fatal apartment shooting

By Kaitlin Howell Apr 26, 2025 | 8:43 PM

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Canton police are searching for two men in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred at an apartment complex.

Sgt. Jeremy Gooden, with the Canton Police Department, said eye witnesses identified the suspects as Renardo Elmore and Percy Rogers.

The shooting happened at Canton Estates Apartments, located on Rick’s Drive, just before 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22.

Police said the victim was found unresponsive in the parking lot of the apartment complex.

  • Renardo Elmore (Courtesy: Canton Police Dept.)
  • Percy Rogers (Courtesy: Canton Police Dept.)

According to the Madison County deputy coroner, the victim sustained gunshot wounds and died from his injuries. The victim was identified as Megeil Tyrone Walsh, 22.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Elmore and Rogers can contact the Canton Police Department at (601)-859-2121.